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Executive Suite (1954)
Rate:
8
Viewed:
7/15
7/15:
Of course, it has to be William Holden who gets the top position, no matter how unlikely the situation is, despite the lack
of his qualifications.
Executive Suite is a simple story about a power struggle among execs who are next in line for the CEO position of a
furniture manufacturing company. The performances by the all-star cast are outstanding, and everybody is fun to watch.
It's Frederic March's character whom I like the most because a lot of what he said makes sense, demonstrating the grasp
of reality. Hence, I thought he was the best man for the job. But William Holden's irresistible charm and
handsomeness win out everyone by the end of the day.
The more I get to know Holden's character, the more I realize how unsuitable he is for the CEO position. He's too
idealistic as indicated by the speech he gave at the end of the film. I'll love to know which company nowadays is
like that because I'm sure that none exists.
All in all, Executive Suite is a rare film that gives a glimpse of business ethics and how a corporation is run.